State Test Flashcards
1
Q
Coefficient
A
The number attached to the letter (variable)
Example 5x + 1
Coefficient = 5
When no coefficient is written the coefficient is 1
Example: x + 5
Coefficient = 1
2
Q
Variable
A
The letter in the algebraic equation or expression
Example x, y, a, b…
3
Q
Terms
A
Terms are parts of algebraic equations that are split up by pluses or minuses.
Example:
2x + 3yz + 4
There are 3 terms:
2x, 3yz, and 4
4
Q
Constants
A
The constants are the numbers in the equation or expression that are not attached to a variable
Example
2x + 3
Constant = 3
5
Q
Factors
A
Numbers you multiply together to make another number
Example
4 * 7 = 28
4 and 7 are the factors
6
Q
Product
A
The answer to a multiplication problem
Example
4 * 7 = 28
The product = 28
